Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia

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Community College of Philadelphia offers more than 70 associate’s degree, academic and proficiency certificate programs (Business, Humanities, Health, Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences).

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Largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia and sixth largest in Pennsylvania.

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Over 31,000 students taking credit and noncredit courses.

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Close to 15,000 full-time equivalent students.

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Over 70% of all students receiving financial aid.

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Recent graduates continue to strengthen Philadelphia's local economy and workforce—78 percent are employed in Philadelphia, and 93 percent work in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Workforce & Economic Innovation •  Founded as the Corporate Solutions Division in 1978. •  Corporate Solutions has served employers in the City of Philadelphia for over 30 years. •  Mission is to develop a world-class workforce in Philadelphia and enhance the economic vitality of the City, its residents, and employers. •  The Corporate Solutions Division is now Workforce and Economic Innovation.

Workforce & Economic Innovation Business Services

Corporate College

Customized Job Training

Center for Small Business

Continuing Professional Education

Wanamaker Scholars Program

Testing Center

WEDnetPA state grant

Workforce & Economic Innovation ü  Certificate Programs in Industry Sectors Growing in Philadelphia ü  Stackable/Micro-Credentials ü  Tied to Career and College Pathways ü  Employer Relationships help ensure programs are responsive to market and industry needs ü  Apprenticeships, Job Shadowing, Placement ü  Partnership with School District and the Ben Franklin Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

Division of Access & Community Engagement K-16 Pipeline & Partnerships Dual Enrollment: Advance at College & Advanced College Experience (A.C.E.)

High School Academic & Social Experience

College Academic & Social Experience

Enhanced College & Career Preparation & Success

Dual Enrollment •  Advance at College provides eligible Philadelphia 11th & 12th grade students the opportunity to enroll in college-level & developmental courses. •  ACE allows motivated 9th through 12th grade students & students actively pursuing a high school equivalency in an established educational program to take college credit courses during the summer.

Early & Middle College Programs Gateway to College: 100 over-aged/under-credited students complete their high school diplomas while simultaneously earning credits toward an associate’s degree. Students receive full case management & wrap-around services as well as have access to the College’s support services. MaST Community Charter School: Housed fully at NERC, MaST enrolls a small cohort of 10th grade students into a dual enrollment/early college model leading to a high school diploma & an academic credential in business. Mastery Partnership: The Mastery Charter Network enrolls 35 students in a maximum of 24 credits per academic year, allowing them to complete their entire senior year on the College’s main campus. Students participate in Mastery & CCP collaboratively-facilitated program activities & orientations along with other relevant College workshops.

Special Programs for Underprepared Students Conveyor Belt Program for GED & Accelerated High School Students (funded by Bank of America)

A.C.E. Plus Summer Program for Accelerated High School Students (funded by Philadelphia Youth Network)

The Helms Academy Adult High School (funded by Goodwill Industries)

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Plans to Advance K-16 Pipeline & Partnerships

Design ideal space on campus to meet the unique needs of HS students & dual enrollment programs Explore new models (full early/middle college, alternative senior year, 2+2+2, etc.) Streamline the application & enrollment process to capture pertinent student data for enhanced reporting Expand use of Accuplacer & multiple measures of assessment as early diagnostic placement tools Increase opportunities for HS students in distance & CTE-related courses Guide students through course selection via a backward mapping approach from the career & 2 or 4-year degree plan Facilitate professional exchanges between HS faculty, CCP faculty & 4-year institute faculty re: alignment of curricula & pedagogy Design options for HS students to earn proficiency & academic certificates through dual enrollment Secure an “adopt-a-school” partnership with a local K-8 school to advance the pipeline beyond HS & provide opportunities for civic engagement to the College community

Contact Information

Carol de Fries VP of Workforce & Economic Innovation [email protected] (215) 496-6155 David E. Thomas Dean, D.A.C.E. [email protected] (215) 751-8992